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Applied Industrial Technologies

Sales and Management Trainee - COMET

Applied Industrial Technologies, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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Sales and Management Trainee - COMET Apply for the Sales and Management Trainee – COMET role at Applied Industrial Technologies.

Opportunity Our Career Opportunity and Management Employment Training (COMET) is the exclusive award‑winning, fast‑track training program of Applied Industrial Technologies. COMET is for those who desire a challenging role in the sales and distribution of industrial components. You will learn about the business from the ground up. Be part of an organization with a bright future.

Your training program will include 10 months of personalized training and coaching by managers and peers, many of whom started in the same position. You will receive product training and soft‑skills training in sales, communications, and customer service through one‑on‑one, small group, web‑based methods, and on‑the‑job training. We will introduce you to our sales and operations processes, technology, and strong company culture focused on customer satisfaction, personal mastery, and individual/team contributions. Our program, which runs from September through May of each year, has produced sales professionals, local managers, national account managers, regional managers and vice presidents for Applied®. The service center locations are flexible with the date of hire for their COMET associate. You will work with the ideal candidate to find a start date that is mutually beneficial. That means you will not need to wait until September to start a successful career with Applied.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred

Internship or related work experience in a customer‑facing role

Proven leadership skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or Communications

Desired Characteristics

Strong desire to build a sales career

Mechanical interest

Results‑oriented, attention to detail, and good time‑management skills

Potential to fill leadership roles in the future

Applied Industrial Technologies is committed to offering equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees based on their training, experience and overall qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, veteran or citizenship status, age, disability, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable law. We are also committed to a drug‑free workplace. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age. We value you, your background, and your unique experiences that help add to the richness of the Applied team.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Wholesale

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